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“The authors of the study collected pancreatic islet cells from healthy organ donors and from patients who had died from COVID-19 (collected during autopsy). They infected the cells with SARS-CoV-2 and performed various assays to determine the presence of cellular factors that contribute to infection.”

“SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 illness, is a respiratory pathogen that elicits notable properties of multisystem involvement and copious, often longstanding, complications. A recent study describes the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the nervous system.”

“Current approved treatment protocols for COVID-19 involve provision of supportive care, such as supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation, and administration of remdesivir, an antiviral drug.”

“Infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can cause extensive damage to the respiratory system, especially the lungs. No treatments for COVID-19 currently exist, however.”

“Of those, 11 (nearly 85 percent) were vitamin D deficient. All of the ICU patients under the age of 75 were vitamin D deficient. The authors of the study noted that COVID-19-related death and vitamin D deficiency are more common among African Americans.”

“The authors report that this translates to a more robust immune response among women than among men. The authors also pointed out that hormonal differences (such as higher estrogen levels in women) and sociocultural factors influence the differential COVID-19 risk profiles among men and women.”

“The most common long-term effects are fatigue, "brain fog," and loss of smell or taste. A recent study using data from wearable devices found that people who have COVID-19 often experience resting heart rate irregularities long after recovery.”

“Antibodies defend cells from bacteria and viruses by neutralizing pathogens' biological effects. Antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are important tools in treating or even preventing the disease.”

“In addition, SARS-CoV-2 virus particles have been found in the myocardium and vascular endothelium of some COVID-19 patients. Findings from a recent study suggest that cardiac abnormalities are present in roughly half of all COVID-19 patients.”

“A cytokine storm is an excessive release of pro-inflammatory molecules that occurs during severe COVID-19 and is a common cause of death. A new study suggests that vitamin D could reduce the risk of developing a cytokine storm and decrease COVID-19 mortality.”